Friday, 16 June 2017

Chelsea deny Conte bust-up over transfer policy

e Blues boss was reportedly upset with the lack of
movement in the transfer market but the Stamford Bridge outfit have
quashed such claims
Chelsea have downplayed reports of a rift between Antonio Conte and
their transfer chiefs over a lack of movement so far ahead of the summer
market.
Blues fans have been concerned as reports in Italy suggested that
cracks were starting to appear in the relationship between the club's
manager and those who run the club.
Conte was thought to be growing frustrated with the likes of club
director Marina Granovskaia and technical director Michael Emenalo over
the club's lack of signings so far in the transfer market, but Goal sources have denied the reports.
Conte is also set for talks over an improved new deal and he is preparing to move his family to London over the summer.Hazard hints at Chelsea stay
Chelsea have yet to make a major signing for their senior squad but
are chasing deals for Everton's Romelu Lukaku and Monaco's Tiemoue
Bakayoko after rivals Manchester City have already made £78m worth of
signings.
Manchester United have signed Victor Lindelof and they are expected
to complete a move for Alvaro Morata next week, who was one of Conte's
preferred options to come in up front.
The transfer window officially opens on 1 July and Chelsea didn't
make their first signing last summer until 3 July when Michy Batshuayi
made a £33 million move from Marseille during Euro 2016.
Chelsea are thought to have significant funds to play with in this
transfer window and will likely spend over £100m before transfer
deadline day on 31 August.